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As hostilities continue, there is a dire need for humanitarian aid and increased access to conflict-affected areas of north-western Libya. The humanitarian community is concerned about support for health facilities and protecting civilians from gender-based violence and human rights violations.
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To date 405,107 people have fled fighting in Libya to neighbouring countries. From 29 to 31 March the number of people that crossed the Libyan border into Tunisia, increased by a third, as compared to the
previous reporting period. Over 12,100 people remain at transit points, primarily in Tunisia and...

The crisis in Libya continues to grow worrisome as violent fighting has caused over 350,000 people to leave the country, according to IOM and UNHCR. Hostilities continue in several locations including Mistrata, Ajdabiyah and Zintan, where protection of civilians and humanitarian needs are of utmost...

On 22 March, the Humanitarian Coordinator for Libya briefed Member States in Geneva on the humanitarian situation. UNHCR and IOM also presented updates on their respective programme and priorities. At the meeting, concern was expressed over the humanitarian impact of the ongoing hostilities.
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Pursuant to Security Council Resolution 1973, on 19 March, an international coalition launched air strikes on Libyan Government forces. Media sources have reported that French jets who fired the first shots have hit government tanks and armoured vehicles on the road to the west of Benghazi. US and British...